(From Ticats.ca)
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced today that the team has acquired import kicker/punter Justin Medlock, import defensive back Carlos Thomas, a third round selection in the 2011 CFL Canadian Draft and a fifth round selection in the 2011 Draft from the Edmonton Eskimos in exchange for the Ticats second round selection in the 2011 Draft and the rights to a negotiation list player.
Medlock, a 6-0, 208-pound native of Fremont, California, spent the final four games of the 2010 season on the reserve list after signing with the Eskimos as a free agent on October 12. He was exceptional with the Toronto Argonauts in 2009, connecting on 40 of 46 (87%) field goals while averaging 42.3 yards per punt, earning him a nomination as the team’s Most Outstanding Special Teams Player.
After spending time with the NFL’s Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions in 2010, Medlock returned to Toronto, playing in four games with the Argos before being released on October 12. The UCLA product was originally selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round (160th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.
Thomas, a 5-11, 195-pound native of College Park, Georgia, finished the 2010 season on Edmonton’s practice roster after signing as a free agent on October 5. In 2009, Thomas joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders practice roster in October after a stint with the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. During his collegiate career at South Carolina, he made 60 defensive tackles and six interceptions in four seasons.
“We’re pleased to complete this trade as it provides our team with depth at kicker and defensive back as well an additional pick in this year’s draft,” said Head Coach Marcel Bellefeuille.
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From argonauts.ca
The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is pleased to announce that it has extended the contract of its star running back, Cory Boyd, through the 2013 season.
Commented Argonauts General Manager and Head Coach Jim Barker, “Physical. Relentless. Dynamic. Those are the words I would use to describe Cory Boyd’s style of play. He is the kind of player other teams do not want to play against and the kind of player you want on your side. We are very excited to extend Cory’s current contract through 2013. He proved to be a vital part of our offence and locking up key players is a core part of our philosophy. With one year under his belt, and the understanding of what is needed to train and condition for this league, we look forward to seeing the even greater things Cory is capable of – both on and off the field – in the seasons to come.”
In 2010, RB Cory Boyd took the Canadian Football League by storm in his rookie season. The New Jersey native was named a CFL All-Star, a CFLPA All-Star, an East Division All-Star and was named the Argos’ Most Outstanding Player. Boyd was the first Argos running back since Michael Jenkins in 2001 to be named a CFL All-Star. He finished the season as the league’s second-leading rusher with 1,359 yards, scored eight (8) touchdowns (six rushing & two receiving) and was the club’s fifth-leading receiver (363 yards). Boyd led the CFL in yards from scrimmage with 1,722 and broke or matched several club records.
Boyd was the fastest RB in Argos history to achieve 1,000 yards rushing in a season, accomplishing this feat it in just 11 active games. Boyd rushed for at least 100-yards in six games in 2010. He is tied with Gill Fenerty (1989) and Bill Symons (1968) for second-most in a season in club history. He was named CFL Offensive Player of the Month in August, was Runner-Up, CFL Offensive Player of the Week in Week 4 and was CFL Offensive Player of the Week in Week 6.
1 comment:
Does this mean Hamilton is getting ready to get rid of DeAngelis. I hate to say it, but would we want him until Luca returns.
David
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